English

English - De-streamed

ENL1W0

This course enables students to continue to develop and consolidate the foundational knowledge and skills that they need for reading, writing, and oral and visual communication. Throughout the course, students will continue to enhance their media literacy and critical literacy skills, and to develop and apply transferable skills, including digital literacy. Students will also make connections to their lived experiences and to society and increase their understanding of the importance of language and literacy across the curriculum. 

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: De-streamed

GRADE: 9

English - Essential

ENG1L0

This course prepares students for Grade 10 Locally-developed English (ENG2L). It provides foundational literacy and communication skills to students for success in their daily lives and in the workplace. The course is organized by strands that develop listening and talking skills, reading and viewing skills, and writing skills. In all strands, the focus is on developing foundational literacy skills and in using language clearly and accurately in a variety of authentic contexts. Students reflect regularly upon their growth in these areas.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: Locally Developed

GRADE: 9

English - Academic 

ENG2D1

This course is designed to extend the range of oral communication, reading, writing, and media literacy skills that students need for success in their secondary school academic programs and in their daily lives. Students will analyse literary texts from contemporary and historical periods, interpret and evaluate informational and graphic texts, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on the selective use of strategies that contribute to effective communication. This course is intended to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 11 university or college preparation course. 

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: Academic

GRADE: 10

PREREQUISITE: ENL1W0 - English - De-streamed  

English - Essential

ENG2L1

In this course, students focus on extending their literacy and communication skills to prepare for success in their daily lives, in the workplace, in the English Grade 11 Workplace Preparation course (ENG3E), or in the English Contemporary Aboriginal Voices, Grade 11 Workplace Preparation course (NBE3E). The course is organized by strands that extend listening and talking skills, reading and viewing skills, and writing skills. In all strands, the focus is on refining foundational literacy skills and in using language clearly and accurately in a variety of authentic contexts. Students reflect regularly on their growth in these areas.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: Locally Developed

GRADE: 10

PREREQUISITE: ENG1L0 - English - Essential

English - Applied

ENG2P1

This course is designed to extend the range of oral communication, reading, writing, and media literacy skills that students need for success in secondary school and daily life. Students will study and create a variety of informational, literary, and graphic texts. An important focus will be on the consolidation of strategies and processes that help students interpret texts and communicate clearly and effectively. This course is intended to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 11 college or workplace preparation course.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: Applied

GRADE: 10

PREREQUISITE: ENL1W0 - English - De-streamed  

English - Workplace

ENG3E1

This course emphasizes the development of literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in the workplace and in daily life. Students will study the content, form, and style of a variety of contemporary informational, graphic, and literary texts; and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms for practical purposes. An important focus will be on using language clearly and accurately in a variety of formal and informal contexts. The course is intended to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 12 workplace preparation course.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: Workplace Preparation

GRADE: 11

PREREQUISITE: ENG2P1 - English - Applied or ENG2L1 - English - Essential

English - College

NBE3C1

The NBE3C1 (English: Contemporary First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Voices) course focuses on themes, forms, and styles of literary, informational, and graphic texts of First Nation, Métis, and Inuit authors in Canada. They will study changes in use of text forms by Aboriginal authors over time when expressing themes of identity, relationships, and sovereignty in the 21st century. Students will create oral, written, and media texts to explore their own ideas and understanding focusing on the development of literacy, communication, critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in practical and academic life. The course is intended to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 12 college preparation course.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: College Preparation

GRADE: 11

PREREQUISITE: ENG2P1 - English - Applied or ENG2D1 - English - Academic 

English - University

NBE3U1

The NBE3U1 (English: Contemporary First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Voices) course focuses on themes, forms, and stylistic elements of a range of literary, informational, and graphic texts of First Nation, Métis, and Inuit authors in Canada. They will analyze changes in use of text forms by Aboriginal authors over time periods and within cultures when expressing themes of identity, relationships, and sovereignty in the 21st century. Students will create oral, written, and media texts to explore their own ideas and understanding focusing on the development of literacy, communication, critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. The course is intended to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 12 university preparation course.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: University Preparation

GRADE: 11

PREREQUISITE: ENG2D1 - English - Academic 

English - College

ENG4C1

This course emphasizes the consolidation of literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. Students will analyse a variety of informational and graphic texts, as well as literary texts from various countries and cultures, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms for practical and academic purposes. An important focus will be on using language with precision and clarity and developing greater control in writing. The course is intended to prepare students for college or the workplace.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: College Preparation

GRADE: 12

PREREQUISITE: ENG3C1 - English - College or ENG3U1 - English - University or NBE3U1 - English: Contemporary Aboriginal Voices -University or NBE3C1 - English: Contemporary First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Voices - College or OLC4O0 - Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course

English - Workplace

ENG4E1

This course emphasizes the consolidation of literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in the workplace and in daily life. Students will analyse informational, graphic, and literary texts and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms for workplace-related and practical purposes. An important focus will be on using language accurately and organizing ideas and information coherently. The course is intended to prepare students for the workplace and active citizenship.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: Workplace Preparation

GRADE: 12

PREREQUISITE: ENG3E1 - English - Workplace or OLC4O0 - Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course

English - University

ENG4U1

This course emphasizes the consolidation of the literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. Students will analyse a range of challenging literary texts from various periods, countries, and cultures; interpret and evaluate informational and graphic texts; and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on using academic language coherently and confidently, selecting the reading strategies best suited to particular texts and particular purposes for reading, and developing greater control in writing. The course is intended to prepare students for university, college, or the workplace.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: University Preparation

GRADE: 12

PREREQUISITE: ENG3U1 - English - University or NBE3U1 - English: Contemporary Aboriginal Voices - University

English Literature - University

ETS4U1

This course is for students with a special interest in literature and literary criticism. The course may focus on themes, genres, time periods, or countries. Students will analyse a range of forms and stylistic elements of literary texts and respond personally, critically, and creatively to them. They will also assess critical interpretations, write analytical essays, and complete an independent study project. Please note: This course does not meet the Grade 12 English requirement to graduate. This is course counts as an elective credit or Group 1 credit only.  

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: University Preparation

GRADE: 12

PREREQUISITE: ENG3U1 - English - University or NBE3U1 - English: Contemporary Aboriginal Voices - University

Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course

OLC4O0

This course is designed to help students acquire and demonstrate the cross-curricular literacy skills that are evaluated by the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT). Students who complete the course successfully will meet the provincial literacy requirement for graduation. Students will read a variety of informational, narrative, and graphic texts and will produce a variety of forms of writing, including summaries, information paragraphs, opinion pieces, and news reports. Students will also maintain and manage a portfolio containing a record of their reading experiences and samples of their writing.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: Open

GRADE: 12

PREREQUISITE: Eligibility requirement: Students who have been eligible to write the OSSLT at least twice and who have been unsuccessful at least once are eligible to take the course. (Students who have already met the literacy requirement for graduation may be eligible to take the course under special circumstances, at the discretion of the principal.)